The UNION STREET FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE HISTORIC AND CHARMINGLY COOL
COW HOLLOW NEIGHBORHOOD ON JUNE 3-4 and this year may be the 45th
rendition but it’s definitely a new day for one of SAN FRANCISCO’s
longest running STREET FAIRS. Miramar Events, producer of popular,
high-profile festivals around the Bay Area since 1986 is partnering
with the Union Street Association to bring a fresh, new energy and
vibe to the festival.
Cruise or walk on over, ride your bike or scooter, catch a ride share
or public transit, or hop in your car, just get over here to Kick-off
Summer In The City with two sun-splashed days of fabulously festive
fun.
The festival lineup features exceptional non-stop live music and DJs
on stage and street throughout the event, high-end handmade arts and
crafts by the west coast’s top art designers and creators,
delectably delicious food and drink offerings from the Bay’s best
food trucks and vendors, premium wine, seasonal craft beer, and
signature cocktails, and artisan specialty food makers. Also showcased
at the event will be a collaborative paint temple, the iconic Waiters
Race started more than two decades ago, and family-friendly
entertainment and vendors.
The stellar music bill on the Unity Stage includes Freestone Peaches,
Coast Tribe, Victoria George and the High Lonesome, Wreckless
Strangers, The Rockmakers, Michelle Lambert and Bob Culbertson plus
special guest DJs bringing entertainment from end to end on the street
stroll all weekend.
Featuring 75 artist and design creators from some of West Coast’s
top artisan brands – Jentana (jewelry), Lisa Flemming Ceramics,
McKinnon Collective (hand made leather bags), Michael Rohner Art (fine
art), Flyladytee (custom apparel), Demby | Co-Home (fragrance
products), Alix Clo (bath, body and wellness) are among the
headliners.
Bring your appetite for two food epicenters showcasing a diverse
lineup of the Bay’s best food trucks and vendors – Berber,
Cochinita, Bowl’d Acai, Cousins Maine Lobster, The Empanadas King,
Respectable Bird, Kaiyo Restaurant, Alebrijes Oaxacan Kitchen, Gio
Gelati, Gourmonade, Humphry Slocombe, Lins Dim Sum, Mariapilar Ice
Creamery, Treats By The Bay, and Philly Cheesesteak Stockton.
Enjoy refreshing custom cocktails from our partner tents while
strolling and taking in all the action. Local favorite Wilder will be
serving it’s award-winning Espressotini cocktail, a neighborhood
signature. Whiskey fans will savor 10th Street Distillery’s
satisfying cocktails – California Coast Highball or California Coast
Gold Rush.
Bring out the whole family to enjoy one-of-a-kind balloon artistry by
Noah The Balloon Ninja, intricate henna art, glitter tattoos, face
painting, hands-on crafts and vendors who specialize in products
geared to kids.
Dynamic new features include a collaborative paint temple “Unity &
Love Wall” with a dance park DJ collective spinning house music from
the perch on top of their one-of-a-kind Neptune themed art car.
The Union Street Festival has a unique tradition started more than two
decades ago by legendary San Francisco event producer Terry Pimsleur:
the highly-entertaining Waiters Race with teams of servers from
neighborhood bars and restaurants who compete to see who can race up
the hill fastest while carrying a serving tray with full glasses of
drinks.
The festival’s designated ride share and taxi drop-off/pick-up
location is at the southeast corner of Fillmore and Union Streets.
Avoid the traffic and ride your bike! Free centrally located and
highly visible bicycle parking racks will be set up on Buchanan and
Union Streets. Please bring your own lock.
There is limited vehicle parking capacity on city STREETS AROUND THE
AREA. The Lombard STREET GARAGE – Lot #202 (2055 Lombard STREET) and
Pierce STREET GARAGE – Lot #206 (3236 Pierce STREET) are the closest
parking garage options. Drivers can also research and book parking in
advance through IMPARK – https://www.impark.com/san-francisco-bay
[https://www.impark.com/san-francisco-bay]
In partnership with the festival, the historic Octagon House, a Union
Street landmark, will be opening its doors to visitors during the
Union Street Festival! Stop by for a visit and to shop and learn more
about this magnificent Colonial Dame. They'll be open June 3-4 from
11am to 2pm each day. The Octagon House is located at 2645 Gough
Street (at Union Street). Octagon House is one of two remaining 19th
century octagonal houses in San Francisco and is currently the state
headquarters of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America
in California. Octagon House was designated an Historical Landmark in
1968 by the City of San Francisco and was placed on the National
Register of Historical Places in 1972.
“We’re striving for Union Street to be a spark in helping
revitalize The City’s festival scene and a meaningful catalyst in
bringing people from around the region back to the beautiful City of
San Francisco to enjoy the best of its unique, homegrown artisan
brands as well as its rich and diverse culture,” said Miramar
Events.
The festival will take place on June 3-4 from 11am to 7pm on Saturday
and 10am to 6pm on Sunday and flows along Union Street from Fillmore
to Octavia.
The free-admission festival is a smoke-free event and a welcoming
space for all.
Get details at https://www.unionstfestival.com
[https://www.unionstfestival.com]
WEBSITE: https://www.unionstfestival.com
[https://www.unionstfestival.com]
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/unionstfest
[https://www.facebook.com/unionstfest]
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/unionstfest/
[https://www.instagram.com/unionstfest/]
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/miramarcrew
[https://twitter.com/miramarcrew]
PROMO VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/817462690 [https://vimeo.com/817462690]
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